Defect Description For Recall
Great American Trolley Is Recalling 5 My 2006-2007 Cable Car Trolley Buses Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift System Accessible For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
CABLE CAR
Model Of Vehicle
TROLLEY BUS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V669000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Great American Trolley Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Great American Trolley At 1-800-422-8366.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Great American Trolley Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20060927
End Of Manufacture
20070427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20081001
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Great American Trolley Co.
Date Report Received
20081217
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403